The death of the famous explorer Meriwether Lewis occurred on October 10, 1809, at Grinder's Stand on the Natchez Trace trail. While the official ruling, supported by Thomas Jefferson, was suicide—due to Lewis's known history of depression and instability—the case remains a major unsolved mystery. This controversy stems from the presence of two distinct gunshot wounds (one to the head, one to the chest), which many historians argue is highly unlikely in a self-inflicted death. Since Lewis was carrying money and sensitive papers, some suspect foul play by highwaymen or political rivals. The lack of exhumation prevents a definitive conclusion.
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